Helen Benzie
F, #10113, b. 30 July 1868
Helen Benzie was born on 30 July 1868 at Bridgend, Banffshire, Scotland; (Alexander Benzie seems to have forgotten his wife's maiden name.)1,2 She was the daughter of Alexander Benzie and Ann Munro. Her common name was Ellen.
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1881 census at Cairnton, Fordyce, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Benzies, head; Ann Munro or Benzies, wife; Ellen Benzies, daughter; Ann Smith, grandchild; Jane McHattie, -.3
She married John Legg Topp at 31 Schoolhendry Street, Portsoy, Banffshire, Scotland, on 23 May 1885.4,2 As of 23 May 1885, her married name was Ellen Topp.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at Schoolhendry Street, Portsoy, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Topp, head; Ellen Topp, wife; Ellen Jane Topp, daughter; John Topp, son.5
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1901 census at 39 Old Road, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Topp, head; Ellen Topp, wife; John Topp, son; Ellen J Topp, daughter; George A Topp, son; James F Topp, son; Isabella Bowie, boarder; Annie Bowie, boarder; William Gauld, boarder.6
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1881 census at Cairnton, Fordyce, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Benzies, head; Ann Munro or Benzies, wife; Ellen Benzies, daughter; Ann Smith, grandchild; Jane McHattie, -.3
She married John Legg Topp at 31 Schoolhendry Street, Portsoy, Banffshire, Scotland, on 23 May 1885.4,2 As of 23 May 1885, her married name was Ellen Topp.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at Schoolhendry Street, Portsoy, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Topp, head; Ellen Topp, wife; Ellen Jane Topp, daughter; John Topp, son.5
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1901 census at 39 Old Road, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Topp, head; Ellen Topp, wife; John Topp, son; Ellen J Topp, daughter; George A Topp, son; James F Topp, son; Isabella Bowie, boarder; Annie Bowie, boarder; William Gauld, boarder.6
Children of Helen Benzie and John Legg Topp
- Ellen Jane Topp b. 1887, d. 1941
- John Topp b. c Dec 1890
- George Alexander Topp b. 1896
- James Topp b. 1898
Citations
- [S9701] Helen Benzie, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Helen Benzie, 1868, July Thirtieth 6h A.M. at Bridgend (Rathven), Female. Father: Alexander Benzie, Farm Servant. Mother: Ann Benzie M.S. McDonald (sic), married 1855 June 16 in Deskford. Informant: Alex Benzies, Father (Not present). Registered: 1868, August 8th at Farskane, Jas Cumming, Registrar."
- [S9691] Laura Simpson, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Laura Simpson of Aberdeen, Scotland.
- [S9697] 1881, Scottish Census, "Ellen Benzies, daughter, unmarried, female, age 12, born in Rathven, Banffshire, scholar, resident at Cottage On Cairntown, Fordyce."
- [S9696] John Legg Topp to Ellen Benzie, Marriage entry, "1885, on the Twenty-third day of May at 31 Schoolhendry Street, Portsoy, After Banns According to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. John Topp, Farm Servant (Bachelor), age 26, usual residence Cullen Street, Portsoy, parents George Topp Farm Servant and Margaret Topp M.S. Pirie. Ellen Benzie, Domestic Servant (Spinster), age 17, usual residence Schoolhendry Street, Portsoy, parents Alexander Benzie Farm Servant and Ann Benzie M.S. Munro. A.M. Gibson, Minister of Portsoy. William Legg Witness. Isabella Benzie Witness. Registered 1885, May 25th at Portsoy. Jas Kissach Registrar."
- [S9688] 1891, Scottish Census, "Ellen Topp, wife, married, female, age 22, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, resident at Schoolhendry Street, Portsoy."
- [S9692] 1901, Scottish Census, "Ellen Topp, wife, married, female, age 32, born in Cullen, Banffshire, resident at 39 Old Road, Huntly."